“That night I spent in turmoil. Fitfully, I slept, I woke up, I slept again, and every time I slept I kept on dreaming of Micòl. I dreamt, for example, of finding myself, just like that very first day I set foot in the garden, watching her play tennis with Alberto. Even in the dream I never took my eyes off her for a second. I kept on telling myself how wonderful she was, flushed and covered with sweat, with that frown of almost fierce concentration that divided her forehead, all tensed up as she was with the effort to beat her smiling, slightly bored and sluggish older brother. Yet then I felt oppressed by an uneasiness, an embittered feeling, an almost unbearable ache.”
Quote by Giorgio Bassani
Work
The Garden of the Finzi-Continis
This novel explores themes of identity, loss, and the human spirit amidst the backdrop of the Holocaust. It delves into the complexities of relationships and the resilience of a family facing extraordinary circumstances. more
Author
Giorgio Bassani
Italian novelist known for his profound depiction of the social and cultural life of the city of Ferrara in northern Italy. His works often focus on the lives of the Jewish community, particularly his own experiences during World War II. more
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